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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28
Transfers Of Property.-Bill of sale

transfers oil FTOperIg,-blll OF sale
From John Stewart to Joseph F.. Shaw
consideration, Sl00 John Il. Buckhu to
VIM. }. Frere; consideration, SIS. John A.
Swami aud al to d. J. Bragonier; considera-
ton, S459 80. j. Il. Swans to B. G. Stone
street; consideration VIM. Thomas and
al to W. R. Simmons consideration. $50
James Thompson to Naylor & Carroll; Goa
sderatien, S2S II T. Nudd to r. d. Gar
diner; consideration, SIP 40. A J. Mont
gomsry to A. Pooer; consideration, S3O4 10.
VIM. Scott to NJ. f Mcdaniel; consideration,
500 90. S Dent to John W. Carpenter; con-
sheraton, Sl3 95 John F. Smoot to r NJ.
Smoot; consideration, $50.
Deeds-From George " Berry and al to
Joseph V Padgett for The End of Seattle
consideration; $500 Ellen A. N Cam and
al to c. Motley for Slippers Hope;" consid-
eratior, S75. c. Moley and al to Ellen A.
NcCanu for Slippers Hope" consideration,
SIS. R. Milstea1 and al to John T Bowie;
FIR Two Loving Brothe-s;" consideration,
80. John Herbert and al to F NJ. Perry
for 50 acres Of hand; consideration, $1,000
Mary +. c. Barnes aud al to Ruth Brawner
for acre ofland; consideration, S25. f. D.
r. Bean and al CONS. to Z. A. Moxley for
9 Molly etc; consideration, 81. l.. E
Philips 10 f Nox'e,, consideration, 81 etc.
Mortgage from VIM. Thomas and al to W.
D. Posey and al oil lot; consideration, S. 90
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They MAY Get Here. -

They May Get Here new swindle
scheme is being worked on farmers in differ
ent parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland, and
may be attempted in this county. We ad-
wise our farmers to look out for them A
man calls on the farmer and wants the priVi-
lege Of exhibiting his wire fence stretcher ma
chine, for ~hich privilege he will build 80 to
40 rods of good picket fence for exhibition
and all he asks of his patron is to board him
90 after the machine at the nearest depot, aud
pay the charges, not to exceed So, for the
ence all set up TO have all satisfactory and
TO warrant the farmers good intention be re-
quires him to sign printed contract on q
postal card, and which proves to be an order
for the machine, price $500, worth about
S25. After the machine comes new man
turns up with his postal order and requires
the farmers note for $500, as pr agreement
on card lie claims to be attorney for the
company and threatens to sue in the United
States Court.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28

On Maryland's Oyster Law.-Judges
Bond and Norris, Of the United States Circuit
Court heard argument few days ago upon
demurrer to replication in the case of a.
Booth i Sons against Gov. Lloyd and the
other members of the Board of Pub
lie Works, and Captain Lemuel SmooL
in which the defendants are sued as indvid-
uals for damages for the seizure of barges aud
cargo of oysters, for noncompliance with
the state law regarding the possession ola Ii
cense to carry oysters, which license law, so
far rs regards the carrying of oysters, ha,
been declared unconstitutional The de-
murrer was based on the fact that the plain
tifs did not aver in their declaration that
they were at the time pursuing legal and te-
ultimate business; that, oysters being prop
erty, license was necessary under the sta te
law to carry on this business, and that the
declaration did not set forth that the plaintiff
were possessed of such Authority The de-
murer was argued by Gen. Bradley 7. John
son for A Booth i Sons, and by Attorney
General Gwiun for the respondents Decision
was reserved,
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A Note on Watering potted Plants.


In the operation Of watering potted plants,
persons not practically familiar with plant
culture are apt 10 make serious mlstakes.-
Cultyators find by experience that an excess
most all plants, hence it is usual to direct
that great caution lie used in the application
&C ,ter, espeni,l, in the Ni4t.r The e
suit is that frequently the opposite cxtrem.
fden into, 10 the great ipjIry Of the PLANS
From the M lment that the sill bee ines 80 f.
died that the iuers # the rosts ,anuot lb.
sorb moisture from il, the supply Of the plan
f cd is cut or, ari it Legius to sulYr. som
T. ans cas- ar til $ loss OF water with m IRE
impunty than others; some d ain, aud the
healthy family among the rest, arc in this
way soon destroyed The object in watering
should be to prevent this stage Of dryness be
ing reached, at least during the time the plant
is growing, and at all times in the case OF
those Of very riged structure; at the same
time, that excess which would s1dden the sci
and gorge the plants is also avoided Within
these limits the most experienced person may
follow sound directions for the application o
water with safety. But whenever water is
given to pot plants, enough should be EN-
ployed to wet the soil thoroughly, and the
difference between plants that require less or
more water thould be made by watering more
or less frequently, and not by giving greater
or less quantities at one time
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28

Fire a fire occurred few days ago at
La Plata at the residence Of Mrs +. G. Pad
EFT. 1t occurred in this way: cat swinging
her restless tail promiscuously around, nirt-
cd it into the FIRE, to which coal caught
The frightened animal with the coal Of fire
attached to her cordial sppcndage jumped
into bed nearby and set it on fire Tho
flames however were soon cxtingushcd Mr..
Neave, agent Of tile Montgomery Fire lnsur-
ance Company va. sent for, aud valued the
damages at 81, which the company paid
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28

Court Mariiai.-During the dull on
Friday last private, j. " Hawkins was
charged by Sergeant Berry with insuhordiua-
ton in refusing TO obey command. A com
mittee was appointed to investigate the charge.
lie WIS found guilty aud prmAud-
ed by Captain Wilmer After the
company was disbanded for the day quar- l
cnsued between the parties, aud had it not
cen lor friendly iulerposition, the
dispute might have resulted in
something serious. Captain Whine,
had the beIligercni ptr'ies arrested md after
wards released them upon their own recog-
nizauce to appear on Saturday at II o'clock,
when the alFair will be investigated.
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$50 Bible Reward.-Tbe

$50 Bible Reward.--The publisher Of
Rutledge's Monthly offer twelve valuable IT.
wards in their Monthly TOT February, among
Wh.su is the following;
ne will give $50 to the person telling US
which is the longest chapter in the Old Testa-
ment Scriptures, not the revised edition, 10y
February 10th, 1887 Stould t~o Or more
correct answers be received, the reward viii
be forwarded to the winner February 18th,
1897, Persons trying for the reward must
send 20 cents in silver or postal notes, (uo
postage stamps taken) with their answer, fr
which they will receive the monthly for
March in which the name and address Of the
winner Of the reward and the correct answer
will be published, aud in which several more
Valuable rewards will be offered. Address,
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Obituary We tender to Dr. Lancaster
our kindest sympathies, at the death Of his
good sister, Miss Rose T. Lancaster, whom
God in his wisdom took to himself on the
evening of January 22nd, after long and
weary months OF illIess Since the death Of
Dr. Laacaster's wife, who was charming in all
those accomplishments of mind and person,
which render woman perfect, Miss Rose
devoted her affections to his comforts and filed
"a fsr as possible the vacuum made by the oss
of 4 part of himself Eminently pious and do
nestle, she only thought of his pleasure 4 ofbis
comforts. Her loss can only be properly appre-
ciated by those who knew her real worth and
uuobtrusve virtues r j.. P.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28
school Commissioner Appoipted-


The Governor last week appointed Dr. A D.
Cobey School Commissioner, vice ". IL.
Gray resigned His commission was sen,
down on Friday Of last week, but tie Doctor
has not yet qualified. The appointment WAS
somewhat surprise, as it Was understood
Grt the place would be rendered Mr. Ncsle,
the late examiner The school board at Us
meeting some two weeks ago decided to recon-
mend Mr. Neie, but it APPEARS that the Ms
iori;y Of the board were not aware ofthe wish
IS Of the political boss Of the county, VIII,
did not want Mr.. Neal,, aud ~ese compelled
Ia change the programme Dr. CoGey Is IL
competent upriEht and clever gentleman, aud
his apqointment win no doubt prove
satisfactory
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28

Babies may be given Or. Bulls Baby Syrup
without the least injurious effect. ID costs
% cents.
No tongue can tell what torture the sufferer
from dyspepsia endures. DR.. Bulls BALI
m re Pills promptly relieve tue pain and cure
the disease
Days Horse Powder has no equal as a
cleiuser and invigOrAtor for hogs. Primers
should use il.
Drexels Bel Cologne is without a ault.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28

A Picnic for the Economical. This
chance Of getting strictly FIRST class clothing
for such absurdly low prices that it will pay
to buy them for uext seasons wear. Oehm
& Son, stirring and satisfactory prices, Pratt
and Hanover streets, Baltimore. Don't miss
this opportunity.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28

Lareeny.-Mr. F. l.. EIgdon lost two
large pieces Of meat from his meat house one
day last week, which were supposed to have
been stolen. A hole was cut through the lower
portion Of the door. evidences Of meat being
dragged to the hole WAS seen on the floor Of
the meat house. Two pieces were missing.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28

Tar SMOKE LOT DlpHtheTlh.-A Ne"
physician declares that tar smoke is the best
thing in the world for diphthera. 1t dis
solves the hbrons exudations that choke the
patient and gives relief almost instantly -
The PLAZA has been tried by many doctors in
New York and found most efficacious 1t
consists in closing uB room so that none Of
the smoke can escape, and then burning a
quantity Of pitch on r'd hot shovel or stove.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28

F'tS:-All fits stopped free by DR.. Klns's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and So trial
bottle free 10 fit cases. Send TO DR.. Kline,
93l Arch Street, Philadelphia Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28

Magnets which never fail to Draw.
The semi-annual matches mark down sale Of
nigh class garments for Men, Youth and Boys
Overcoats, Suits, &C., all beng sacrificed
without regard to present value. Now
is the appointed time to make one dollar do
the work of two al Acme Hall, I East Balti-
more new no near Charles ST, Baltimore,
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OUINTOLEO.

QUINTOLEO.-The great Malaria Fever
and Ague Remedy. Reliable, Safe Efficient
Price 20 cents per bottle. For sale by all
Druggists. sep 24-lm
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TEARLY R1TES.

Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses
were issued to the following persons during
the week. G. A. Springfield and Ann Hur-
u; Poscy Herbert and Sarah c. Swami,
white; VIM. II. Jones and Mary Wade,
Colorcd
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EotaI ann Qrsonal.


RI The Ofce Of IRE INDEPENDENT has been
removed 70 THE FIRST finer Of me Masonic Hail.
ir,~,edqteiy opposite he EPiscopot Church.
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IOcGL BreUiiies.

D
/ Landlord Johnson en.ertsiIel number Of
friends at his hotel at La Plata on Tuesday.
/ Dr.. Robertson, has effected an agreement for
the sale ofhis farm, 'Gunston, in Naugemoy.
Daily mails are now received at the Port
Tobacco post-offce from Naniemoy
Mr. " NJ. Barnes has been appointed post
master at McConeheiI-tbe place of business
Of Messrs Brawner & Barnes
The lane from Port Tobacco to La Plata has
been not (inappropriatelyl dubbed the law
yer lane.
There are many Democrats throughout the
county anxious to enter into the reform move
ment. Where is the "Chief?"
Inspector Freeman is visiting the county
lie was in Port Tobacco on Tuesday looking
hale and hearty.
Mrs. Matilda A. Simpson, mother Of Sheriff
Simpson, is said to be critically ill., We hope
her illness may not result seriously.
Rev. R. II. Alexander Of Pisgah received
the second donation of SIS from Hon. Judge
F. Stone for the benefit of Mount Hill VI. f.
Church, Port Tobacco.
The new school examiner entered upon the
duties Of his Office on TUESDAY. See his first
notice Of the Teachers pay day in another
column.
Miss Mary Hughes, daughter Of Col. ]. J.
Hughes of Baltimore read an address in
French to the Cardinal at reception given
his Eminence on Tuesday at the Acadmey OF
the Visitation
The County Commissioners were busly en-
gagged on Tuesday fixing up and delivering
the new county boAds. The bonds are pretty
pieces of paper, and will in all probability not
wear out in the time they have to run.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Ran
dali, daughter Of the Hon Samuel Randall.
of Pa, to Mr.. C. c. Lancaster Of this
county. The ceremony will take place Feb
ruary 4th next at the residence of the bride
elect in Washington city.
A Port Tobacco young man who has been
visiting Huckelberry Of late, seems to have
aroused the ire ola formidable rival for the
affections Of a young lady visiting in the Latter
locality, if the misbap that befel the Port
Tobacco young man on Sunday last is an evil
dence: The Port Tobacco gent stiid rather
late that night at the house of the be-
loved Of his heart, and when he went in
search Of his horse to return home,
the animal was net TO be found -
All efforts to find him proved in vain,
so he trudgei in mud up to his ears, back
to Port Tobacco A day or so af ,r
the horse was found with tin pan tied to his
tail half fell ofexploded fire crackers. Threats
of shooting have been siace heard whether
the head Of the rival or the heart Of the girl
is to be the target runor fills to state.
Sweet love,
Out late
Young dove,
Front gate.
Loud smack
Sweet fruit =
Load crack
Dad bnJtl
Young man
Gets mad,
Goes for
GIRLS dad.
knocked out"
Dad falls,
Young girl
Loud bawls.
'TIold sir"
Cries dad
..r her,
Ny hd!"
Happy
Young pair
Baer man
G 'ts there.
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Candles Candies !
NOTICE.

The books of Edward Edelen, late tax COL
lector, have been placed in my hands for col
lection. All persons owing him taxes are re-
quested to call at my Office and settle AT once
jsn 2s-d A. PUSEY, Attorney at Law.
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MARYLAND INDEPENDENT,
ESTABLISHED IN 1874.
Published every Friday morning.
A. POsEY. Publisher

Terms Of advertising: For plain matter,
81 90 per square Is lines) for tbs first inser-
ton q cents for each subsequent insertion.
Rule aud figure matter double the above rates.
ObftHarv notices half rates.
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Our Matchless
Mark Down Sale.

Is now in full operation,
such an opportunity to get
strictly first class Clothing
for Men, Boys and Children
at such incredibly low fig
ures has not occurred in tif-
teen years. Everything
must be sold, cost what it
may. Don't delay as goods
IRE being largely purchased
by crowds of shrcwd buy
ers. For the greatest bar
gains Of our til!es, visit or
write to
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WHEELWRIGHP
AND
81 q G k : NTH,
BRYANTOWN, Md.

Having opened shop at the S-S@
above named place, am prepared
to attekd to all work entrusted to 5sssxseS3
M charge. Cheap for cash All work guar
anteed to stand or money refunded choice
lot of new material on hand.
dec SLIM JOHN B. LYNCH
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COLLECTORS SALE.

ID virtue Of authority vested IN me as
1 } Collector Of Faxes for the 18th Collec-
ton Dist ict Of Ch,rlrs county, viii sell at
public sale to the highest bidder for cash, on
the premises,
Thurs iaW Feb. the I'm,
between and O'Clock p m, the following
property, to satisfy State AMI county taxes due
for the years 1884 aud 1888, to wit:
A tract OF or parcel Land lying in the 4th
Collection District, called
SheWsburg and Part of Nutwell's
Branch.
containing
1879 Acres; more or less.
Assessed in the name of VIM. Davidson
Due for county tax, 1884.......S9 IS
Due for State tax, 1884. l 81
Interest from Jan. l, 1850.
Due for County Tax, 1SS5.....S9 95
Due for State Tax, 1S95........ 187
Interest from Jan l, 1886.
The above property will be sold by the
Collector as authorized by the Act of 1874,
chapter 1873. and the proceeds will be applied
to the payment of the taxes for the above years,
with the interest and all costs they may accuro
under this sale.
ALEX. G. MONTGOMERY,
jan 2S-ct late Collector 4th District.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-01-28

Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Ran
DALI daughter Of the Hon. Samuel Randall.
of Pa, to Mr.. c. c. Lancaster Of this
county. The ceremony will take place Feb
ruary 4th next at the residence of the bride
elect in Washington city.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-10-20

In selecting violin strings it is safe to
choose those of greatest transparency.
Dizziness If color indicates too many
threads Of Indifferent material. The
fourth string is covered with silver or
copper wire. OF a mixture Of metals Of
great ductility. Silver is wound on gut
to good advantage. Those covered with
copper wire give more powerful effects.
Strings bearing either Of these metals
have n tendency 10 rise in pitch from
warmth Of the fingers. To obviate this
annoyance mixed wire is used, ,ombin-
ing power and s~oftness, which is less
liable TO expansion. Fourth strings, as
found in market, are apt to be too heavy.
II is best TO purchase all sizes as they are
needed, as they seldom improve after
seasoning. Old instruments do not or
dinarily require heavy strings. Medium
sizes that develop rich, clear tones are
better adapted to mood, mellowed by q
c%entury's existence in the violin. In
duly loading the bridge with coarse
strings checks the more sensitive vibra-
tons and tends TO dismember the struc-
ture. Prices range from 81 per bundle
Of thirty strings to % per dozen. Fourth
strings are made in single lengths; other
sizes usually contain two 10 four lengths.
A cat logue at fpnd quotes them in thirty
seven grades. Providence Journal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-10-20
Slang In Australia.

Log huts are commonly called shan
ties, " and a curse Of the bush districts Of
Australia is the ''grog shanty, an insti-
tuition only too common. A hand EN-
ployed on a sheep or cattle station, when
lie receives his periodical check from his
employer, will often forthwith make
tracks" for the nearest ''grog shanty,"
and remain there until the whole Of his
hardly earned pay is consumed in drink.
Should he meet kindred spirits there the
money will, probably. he soon d~issipated
by the process of shouting" Each man
In turn 'shouts''--that is TO say, stands
treat to the rest of the gathering. When
the money is gone the bushman. a sadder
If not a wiser man, will return to his
work on the station and begin TO earn the
wherewithal for another such debauch.
shouting is a very common colonial
expression for standing treat to strangers.
A frequent invitation is TO take a ''long
sleeved 'un," hat is, a drink from a long
pint plass. In the early days If the gold
fever such hospitality was often practiced
on a very ~extrayagant scale.
1t may he noted, by the way, that
''inns'' do not exist in Australia; every
house of r~efreshment Is a hotel. " II may
be only a wooden shanty up country OF
it may rise to the dignity of a galvanized
iron erection in a small township, or,
finally, it may be q palatial building in q
capital city; but the name remains the
same. A native Of New South Wales is
known as a ''cornstalk," because the
men generally grow tall and thin. The
opposite kind of build, short and thick.
Set, is called "nuggetty." A ''gum
sucker" is a native Of Tasmania, and
owes his elegant nickname b. the abun-
dance Of gum trees in the Tasmanian
forests. A native Of Queensland is q
''banana lander" Joey" is a familiar
name for anything young or small, and
Is applied indifTerently 10 a puppy or q
kitten or a child, while a wood and
water joey" is a hanger about hotels and
doer Of odds jobs.-Al the Year Round.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-10-20
A Co-operatIye Kitchen.

The scheme has been actually carried
into effect in New York, so far as some
of the great apartment houses are con-
cerned. In them there is one kitchen for
many families, and it is presided over by
a high priced cook, such a man as only
the richest single families are able to en-
ploy. Provisions are bought wholesale,
and there is a variety in the fare moi pos
sible in an ordinary household with its
own kitchen. The housemaids are also
supplied by the manager, in whose pay
and under whose discipline they are, and
the establishment furnishes, besides, me-
chanics and porters for the ommon con-
v~enience. Therefore, a family may OBJ
tain cookery and service which only the
very rich are able to secure in another
than a cooperative household.
Yet people who have lived in such
apartment houses have often become dis
satisfied with them. The cookery Is res
taurant cookery, and something of the
character Of the home is lost. Life istoo
easy, and women may sigh for the occu-
pations with which the old fashioned
household provided them. But the Lon
don writer is correct in his provision
when he says that something like asso-
ciated homes is clearly indicated for the
future. New York Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-10-20
HMeden,n Cnast.

A number Of barren gray powders
formed the first and rather Disappointing
impression Of Sweden. The next morn
ing, for miles along the shore, these bald
granite islets, some small, some large, lie
in serried rows with deep water between
them and the mainland-a convenient
arrangement hat should be appreciated
by y%achtsmen, since IL affords vessels Of
ordinary size an opportunity for coasting
agreeaLly in smooth water, even when
the Kattesnt or the Skager Rack outside
are in a mood severely unpleasant
Cornhill Magazine.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-10-20

A Falmouth sportsman went out for
beach binds recently. A glance across
West Falmouth meadows showed him the
long neck and head Of a hluc heron.
Strait way he began to wriggle along
the ma IA toward the game. Every now
and Ia he would raise bis head TO make
sure lia.t his prey had not fitted to fields
more Green. and then another rod OF
walluw ny through green ooze and Shiny
mud. AZ last he came 10 an ''aim, and
raised To his knee-to find that he had
beer stalking the flagstaff and pennant
Of a slo p in West Falmouth harbor, Q
mile awoy.-Boston Journal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-10-20

II 90, 0O0, 900 people clasp hands they
could reach round the obe.-Chicago
Times.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-10-20

tX- The GLOBE C0oK 80ok. price so
cents. is sent 10 every ysury subscriber Of
tho WEEKLY GLOBE free.